Serving 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cobbet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cobbet Elementary serves the southeast part of Lynn, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cobbet Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cobbet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cobbet Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cobbet Elementary School's ranking?
Cobbet Elementary School is ranked #1549 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cobbet Elementary School?
616 students attend Cobbet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cobbet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cobbet Elementary School?
Cobbet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cobbet Elementary School offer ?
Cobbet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cobbet Elementary School part of?
Cobbet Elementary School is part of Lynn School District.
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